How to organise a kids' Easter egg hunt at home

Easter is fast approaching, and the kids will barely be able to contain themselves for this year’s Easter egg hunt!

Whether you’ve never organised one before, or you’re looking for some fresh ways to make it even more fun and interactive, we’ve got you covered.

So, without further ado, let’s get into the exciting Easter egg hunt ideas!

Traditionally, Easter egg hunts take place on Easter Sunday.

But things have become more relaxed over the years, and they’re now spread across Easter weekend or even the weekend before.

Best not do it after Easter Sunday itself though, or it might seem like an afterthought.

 When organising an Easter egg hunt, location is key.

We already know it’s taking place at your place, but is it limited to certain rooms or just the garden?

This is especially important if you have guests joining your Easter egg hunt, as the last thing you want is them rummaging around your bedroom when all the eggs are in the living room and kitchen!

Kids’ easter egg hunts usually follow one of three formats: painted hardboiled eggs, plastic eggs, or traditional chocolate Easter eggs.

The size of the eggs also plays a role – let’s face it, there’s a massive difference between searching for a hand-sized toy egg and a chocolate mini egg!

Plastic eggs work particularly well because they won’t melt or make a mess.

But if you choose the non-chocolate variety, make sure that each child goes home with an Easter egg or two, as they might feel cheated otherwise – and who could blame them?

While you could ask guests to bring their own baskets, chances are that some will forget!

So, ensure every egg-hunter gets a wicker Easter basket or a tote bag to ensure they don’t lose any of their prized finds along the way!

Before your guests arrive, count the eggs, and make a note of where each one is hidden. It’s best to hide 10-15 eggs per child, as this way the Easter egg hunt won’t be over as soon as it begins!

And when it comes to hiding the eggs, the children’s age is key.

Very little ones will need the eggs to be pretty much in plain sight, whereas older kids will enjoy the challenge of searching behind the sofa, in plant pots and around the garden.

Also, remember that children aren’t as tall as you, so refrain from placing them on high shelves that only adults can see and access.

Creating Easter egg hunt clues is half the fun, and it’s adorable to see the kids’ donning their thinking caps to solve the mystery.

If you’re new to this kind of thing, here are some suggestions for Easter egg hunt clues:

I have windows and doors but I am not your house. I go vroom-vroom and take you from place to place. (car)

You step on me every day before you leave. (doormat)

I hold food for birdies outside, check my opening for a special treat! (bird feeder)

I am green and I grow, and what you mow. (grass)

I hold flowers in my base and love to be watered. (flower pot)

Fill me with seeds and put me up high, my guests flutter down from high in the sky. (bird feeder)

On a hot day, I give you a shady seat. Come sit here now to find what you seek. (tree)

Use me to give the plants a drink, you fill me up from the kitchen sink. (watering can)

I’ve got charcoal in my belly, and metal feet. Once I am hot, it’s time to eat. (BBQ)

I take water and make it spray. I’ll cool the ground on a sunny day. (garden hose)

Another great Easter egg hunt idea is placing signs around your home or garden.

These can be made from cardboard and say things like “You’re getting warmer” and “There may be an egg around here somewhere”, and of course, a good old “Happy Easter!” never goes amiss.

Rather than making all the signs yourself, get the kids involved as part of an Easter craft day the weekend before the event.

It’s a great way for them to unleash their creativity with felt tips, pipe cleaners, glitter and any other materials that will bring your signs to life.

An Easter egg hunt for kids is always fantastic fun but it becomes so much better (not to mention cuter) when they all come dressed up.

Imagine lots of little lambs, bunnies and chicks searching your garden for hidden Easter eggs – if that isn’t the perfect Instagram opportunity, we don’t know what is!

If the kids are different ages, give the youngest ones a head start of about 20-30 seconds. This way, they can find some of the more obvious eggs, such as those that are barely hidden and easy to spot.

Once the littlest children have found an egg each or are making a beeline for one, the older kids can then get involved and try to locate the more elusive Easter eggs.

Once the Easter egg hunt is over, count all the eggs the kids have found.

If some remain undiscovered, let the children know how many are still out there and perhaps give them an extra clue to help them along.

It’s then time to hand out the prizes, which of course should include plenty of chocolate – whether egg-shaped or otherwise!

April can be a very wet month at the best of times, especially when the infamous showers descend!

If this is the case, ask the other adults to bring in the eggs (let them know their locations first) and set up your Easter egg hunt indoors. It really doesn’t matter where it takes place, as the kids will still have oodles of fun!

If it turns out to be a lovely warm day, why not stay outside for longer and enjoy the sunshine?

We have a fantastic range of garden seats, benches and chairs and garden cushions that will make yours the most welcoming and comfortable garden in town!

And if you really want to make a day of it, then crack out the fire pit so you can stay toasty, even if it gets chilly.

 Now you have all the know-how to become an Easter egg hunt master; we hope you have a wonderful time overseeing your Easter egg hunt!

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